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2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Leyte mayors create task forces vs bird flu

Amid the reported cases of avian influenza or bird flu in Kananga town in Leyte, the mayors of two other towns in the province have created task forces to implement measures to prevent the spread of the disease......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

When have you felt incapable or ill-equipped for a task or role you felt God calling you to fill?

When have you felt incapable or ill-equipped for a task or role you felt God calling you to fill? How did God help you?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Ex-SAF chief liable in 2009 helicopter deal – SC

The Supreme Court reversed the ruling of the Court of Appeals that cleared former Philippine National Police-Special Action Force chief Leocadio Santiago Jr. over the purchase of three helicopters in 2009......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

18 bayan, probinsya state of calamity sa El Niño

Sabi ni Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Assistant Secretary at Task Force El Niño Spokesperson Joey Villarama, marami pang lokal na pamahalaan ang nagbabalak na magdeklara na rin ng state of calamity dahil sa matinding epekto ng tagtuyot sa kanilang mga lugar. The post 18 bayan, probinsya state of calamity sa El Niño first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Media groups laud gov t action to Pampanga demolition harassment

Members of the Central Luzon Media Association and the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP)-Pampanga commended the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) for its "swift action" following an incident against journalists during a demolition......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Over 40 defective weighing scales seized in Carbon Market

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Office of the City Markets (OCM) of the Cebu City Government has confiscated over 40 defective weighing scales in Carbon Public Market as of March 21. Led by Market Administrator Robert Barquilla, the operation, dubbed “Operation Timbangan,” aims to ensure accurate measurements for customers. Barquilla, with assistance from Task Force.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Agriculture losses P1.75B due to El Niño

MANILA, Philippines — The El Niño phenomenon has cause P1.75 billion worth of damage to the agriculture sector, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama said on Wednesday. Villarama, who serves as the spokesperson for the government’s Task Force El Niño, said that the group met on Tuesday where the Department of Agriculture (DA).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Ombudsman junks raps vs NBI agents sued for torture of detainees, evidence planting

Criminal and administrative charges filed against nine agents of the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) Task Force Against Illegal Drugs were dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman in a ruling on Feb. 12, 2024, received on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino

MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino

MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Cagayan de Oro mayor assures backup plan for potential water disconnection

Cagayan de Oro Mayor Rolando Uy creates a special task force to look into the supply and distribution of treated water in the city.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

NTF-Elcac seeks more funds for former ‘rebel-infested’ brgys

THE National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) is seeking more funding support for barangays that were formerly infiltrated or influenced by communist rebels......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Badoy guilty of indirect contempt for threats vs judge

The Supreme Court has slapped a P30,000 fine against Lorraine Badoy, former spokesperson for the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict for indirect contempt over her “vitriolic statements and outright threats” against a judge......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools

By JACINTO LINGATONG Bulatlat.com SANTA CRUZ, Laguna — Youth groups in Southern Tagalog have strongly opposed the proposed resolution of the 202nd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army and CALABARZON Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF ELCAC) urging the Department of Education (DepEd) Region IV-A, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Region IV-A, Technical… The post Youth groups in Southern Tagalog oppose reso urging military-led ‘national security awareness’ bid in schools appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Philippines remains on FATF gray list

The Philippines failed anew to exit the gray list or list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring after falling short in addressing the remaining concerns on its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regime, according to global dirty money watchdog Financial Action Task Force......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Mechanism for journalists’ safety working – PTFoMS

Mechanisms to protect members of the press are already in place and working, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

‘Abolish NTF-ELCAC’: Altermidya welcomes UNSR Khan’s initial findings after 10-day visit

This is the second time a Special Rapporteur has recommended the abolition of NTF-ELCAC. However, we stress that Executive Order No. 70 passed in 2018, which created the said task force, should also be junked......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Government sees total victory vs Reds, end of NTF-ELCAC

The government expects to achieve “total victory” over communist rebels this year, which will mean the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict will no longer be needed, the assistant director general of the National Security Council said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Group hits Imee reaction on NTF-ELCAC

The progressive group Karapatan criticized the reactions of Sen. Imee Marcos and the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict to the call of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to have the NTF-ELCAC abolished......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024